COLD BLACK BEAN SOUP

Puree a can of black beans with a little olive oil, Tabasco, a couple of tablespoons of chopped onion, crushed clove of garlic, salt, and enough chicken stock to make the mixture creamy. Serve in soup plates, topping each serving with a ribbon of sour cream diluted with a bit of water. Garnish with a few slices of banana and a couple of cilantro leaves.